Converting to Catholicism

[mary_drew]

Hi guys,

I’m Converting to Catholicism so we can get married in the Philippines; I was christened by the Church of England so I am a Christian. I was just wondering if anyone has converted before so I have an understanding of the process from someone who has converted before.

[triple5]

Do you have to be a Catholic to marry in The Philippines

[mary_drew]

to marry in a Catholic yes. I have read about this and also been told about it

[rusty]

I had no problems in getting married in the Philippines as a non catholic, divorced and in church.

I think it’s at the discretion of the local church, so I would ask first if it is possible.

[subseastu]

I'm atheist and got married in a catholic church in the phils. The vicar asked what religon I was I replied, he raised his eyebrows, asked if I was going to convert, I said no, that was it no probs. Also meant the length of the service was considerably shorter. THe wife just had to say that any kids we have will be brought up in the catholic faith. I decided not to argue that one there and then!

[Pete/London]

I'm atheist and got married in a catholic church in the phils. The vicar asked what religon I was I replied, he raised his eyebrows, asked if I was going to convert, I said no, that was it no probs. Also meant the length of the service was considerably shorter. THe wife just had to say that any kids we have will be brought up in the catholic faith. I decided not to argue that one there and then!

Fire and Brimstone for you then

I reckon that would sound about right over there, together with a nice donation to smooth things along. Funny enough though, you would not get away with it here in the UK

[les_taxi]

It's best to get converted to the "church of Old trafford" most popular church of it's kind

[joebloggs]

nope i would never convert
we got married by a woman judge who was telling jokes non stop (friend of the mother in law) at a hotel, just as it was getting dark, the pool was lit by floating candles, better than any church

[triple5]

It's best to get converted to the "church of Old trafford" most popular church of it's kind

And go to hell with the red devils

I think like Joe I'd go for a hotel or beach or garden wedding.

[rusty]

It's best to get converted to the "church of Old trafford" most popular church of it's kind

Is that a church or a cult (is that the correct spelling)

[stevewool]

things we do for love

[Dedworth]

I had no problems in getting married in the Philippines as a non catholic, divorced and in church.

I think it’s at the discretion of the local church, so I would ask first if it is possible.

I guess a folding stuff contribution to "Church funds" doesn't go amiss

[KeithD]

Tell them you're a Pagan

[stevewool]

whats fagin got to do with it

[KeithD]

....the same a 'love'

[aposhark]

Hi guys,

I’m Converting to Catholicism so we can get married in the Philippines; I was christened by the Church of England so I am a Christian. I was just wondering if anyone has converted before so I have an understanding of the process from someone who has converted before.

Hi Drew, I am an atheist and I got married in a civil ceremony in Phils.
Just tell whoever asks what religion you were born, that's all there is to it.
Seems a bit drastic to convert when it is not required.
There have been many bad stories about the delays caused by the church in Phils.
Many Brits have given up on marrying in the church there because of all the obstacles that are put in the way, and have gone civil

[stevewool]

well friends me and emma are going to marry sooner then later we are looking at late october derby register office followed by nibbles at somewhere not desided yet , plus dont know how many are being catered for so hopfully a big bag of nuts or pork scratchings will be enough

[Dedworth]

well friends me and emma are going to marry sooner then later we are looking at late october derby register office followed by nibbles at somewhere not desided yet , plus dont know how many are being catered for so hopfully a big bag of nuts or pork scratchings will be enough

Congratulations - if you can push the boat out I'm partial to Tyrrells Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper Crisps

[stevewool]

a long way to come for a bag of tyrrells sweet chilliand red pepper crisps Dedworth, but a family pack would be brought just in case

[English Rose]

Fire and Brimstone for you then

I reckon that would sound about right over there, together with a nice donation to smooth things along. Funny enough though, you would not get away with it here in the UK

My sister, a Christian, was divorced with a child when she married a Catholic. They were both English, getting married in England. She just had to agree to bring the children up as Catholics.

[junior02]

I'm atheist and got married in a catholic church in the phils. The vicar asked what religon I was I replied, he raised his eyebrows, asked if I was going to convert, I said no, that was it no probs. Also meant the length of the service was considerably shorter. THe wife just had to say that any kids we have will be brought up in the catholic faith. I decided not to argue that one there and then!

im also an atheist, and had no problems getting married in rp,and i also had 1 or 2 raised eyebrows wen i told them im a atheist...

[Pete/London]

My sister, a Christian, was divorced with a child when she married a Catholic. They were both English, getting married in England. She just had to agree to bring the children up as Catholics.

That`s the first time I have heard of a divorced person being allowed to be married in a Catholic Church, or was it annulled

I was wrong on my other statement though as I married my first wife (non catholic) in a catholic church, forgot all about it

[subseastu]

Is that a church or a cult (is that the correct spelling)

Its a cult for people who generally don't live in manchester or indeed have ever been!!! Always stay true to local - up the brewers!

[subseastu]

well friends me and emma are going to marry sooner then later we are looking at late october derby register office followed by nibbles at somewhere not desided yet , plus dont know how many are being catered for so hopfully a big bag of nuts or pork scratchings will be enough

Don't forget cheese and onion cobs and some pork pies! I'm assuming Bass and Pedi on tap as well?

[fred]

Just tell them you ARE Catholic!!
Not sure how they could expect you to prove it? Pretty sure the Catholic church in UK dont issue Baptismal certs? My eldest son didnt get one...Just a couple of used candles.

[sars_notd_virus]

Hi guys,

I’m Converting to Catholicism so we can get married in the Philippines; I was christened by the Church of England so I am a Christian. I was just wondering if anyone has converted before so I have an understanding of the process from someone who has converted before.

Do you really want to convert??? its not mandatory.. My foreigner friend attended for some sort of classes ,how to raise children into a catholic church etc etc before the wedding and becoz she is pregnant and needs to go back to US after the wedding,she ends up converting..
I think you need to get specifics from the parish first coz they are not exactly the same ruling.

[KeithD]

Fred

[bornatbirth]

why not have a civil wedding first and then get married in a church

[mary_drew]

Thanks very much guys for the information given. been a non catholic does it inpact on the time scales for the processing of the documents?

[stevie c]

Hi Drew, I am an atheist and I got married in a civil ceremony in Phils.
Just tell whoever asks what religion you were born, that's all there is to it.
Seems a bit drastic to convert when it is not required.
There have been many bad stories about the delays caused by the church in Phils.
Many Brits have given up on marrying in the church there because of all the obstacles that are put in the way, and have gone civil

i couldnt agree more